MSW Social Worker - Behavioral Health & Crisis Interventions

River Vista Behavioral Health; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

River Vista Behavioral Health seeks a compassionate SOCIAL WORKER (MSW) to join our Social Services Team at the new 128-bed facility overlooking the San Joaquin River in the Central Valley. You will perform biopsychosocial assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and coordinate safe discharge planning with referrals for ongoing care and housing when appropriate.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work (or related field), is registered with the California Board of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a psychiatric health care facility with family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and strong clinical assessment skills.
• CPR certification and CPI training completed or obtainable during new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform biopsychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and group-based therapies.
• Coordinate discharge planning with referrals for continued treatment and housing when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and document patient progress.
• Uphold patient rights and maintain confidentiality in accordance with ethics and facility standards.

Skills

Social work

Crisis intervention

Communication

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related

Tools

CPR certification

CPI training

Job description

River Vista Behavioral Health seeks a compassionate SOCIAL WORKER (MSW) to join our Social Services Team at the new 128-bed facility overlooking the San Joaquin River in the Central Valley. You will perform biopsychosocial assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and coordinate safe discharge planning with referrals for ongoing care and housing when appropriate.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work (or related field), is registered with the California Board of